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SJB MP Vithana's son remanded for keeping assembled jeep

Sri lanka, July 21 -- The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Jagath Vithana, who was arrested by officers of the Panadura Walana Anti-Vice Squad in connection with the alleged po... Read More


Nine killed in separate road mishaps on Saturday

Sri lanka, July 21 -- Nine people were killed in four separate accidents on Saturday, Police said. Four people, including three women, were killed when a van veered off a bend on the Karambaketiya are... Read More


Bribery Commission receives 2,138 complaints so far

Sri lanka, July 21 -- The Bribery Commission has received a total of 2,138 complaints this year so far and 44 raids have been conducted. From the raids, 31 suspects have also been arrested.A total of ... Read More


Many policemen suffer from NCDs, stress - Acting IGP

Sri lanka, July 21 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) SDIG Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that between 20 to 40 percent of police officers suffer from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and anoth... Read More


Five Acts will be amended soon - Minister

Sri lanka, July 21 -- Efforts are underway to amend five Acts, including the Intellectual Property Act, Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi said yesterday ... Read More


Rapid acceleration in EVs linked to rise in accidents: Experts warn

Colombo, July 19 -- Motor experts have raised concerns that the increasing number of road accidents involving electric vehicles (EVs) may be linked to their rapid acceleration capability. Unlike trad... Read More


Wimalasurendra reservoir sluice gates opened following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The sluice gates of the Wimalasurendra Reservoir were opened this morning (19) after heavy rainfall in its catchment areas caused the reservoir to overflow, the Nuwara Eliya Disa... Read More


Hatton railway station in darkness amid fuel shortage

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Hatton Railway Station continues to remain in darkness at night due to a lack of fuel for its backup generator, despite repeated requests to the Railway Department, officials... Read More


Collared Udawalawe elephants released to forest reserve

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Six elephants at the Eth Athuru Sevana (Elephant Transit Home) at Udawalawa were released to the Maw Ara Forest reserve on Thursday with Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Pataben... Read More


SLTB to recruit 450 drivers, 300 conductors

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will recruit drivers and conductors on a contract basis and there are 425 vacancies for male drivers and 25 female drivers will also be recru... Read More